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Category Archives: Special Days
Memorial Day 2015: Mondo and Arlo
Sometimes on days like today, I find myself lost in the abstract -service to country, freedom, sacrifice, the flags, the tombstones of Arlington. The feelings are not wrong, indeed they are most important and necessary, but at the base are … Continue reading
Posted in Memorials, People, Special Days, War and Remembrance
Tagged Aircraft Carriers, Attack, Vietnam Air War
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A Dawn Like Thunder: In tribute to the men of Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8)
Only 30 copies of this movie were made and they were given to the families of Torpedo Squadron 8. The Youtube version comes from the wife of squadron commander John Waldron. Fly Navy, the best Always Have These good men … Continue reading
Posted in Blown Slick Series, People, Special Days, War and Remembrance
Tagged Battle of Midway, War-at-Sea
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June 4th 1942 – It begins
Preface to Blown Slick -the series: The evolution of fighter, attack, and strike warfare All days come from one day, that much you must know. You cannot change what’s over, but only where you go… The road that leads to nowhere, … Continue reading
Posted in Blown Slick Series, On their Shoulders, Special Days, War and Remembrance
Tagged Aircraft Carriers, Airpower, AirSeaBattle, Battle of Midway, Fifth Generation Fighter, Fighter, Remembered Sky, Strike Warfare, War-at-Sea
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Remembered Sky: Gift of Wings
Throughout our lives we receive multiple gifts, many simply because we are loved. Whether private, commercial or military, aviators are given the gift of wings only if they earn the right and persist in a pursuit of perfecting the gift. … Continue reading
Posted in People, Special Days, The Basics, War and Remembrance
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James Tiberius Kirk, Where Are You?
Ask any pilot, why or how they got into flying and you’ll find multiple answers, many will overlap but some will be unique, but all will be a personal thing long remembered.
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